Bulldogs look to extend lead in North division
December 1, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs will look to extend their seven-point lead in the AHL's North Division this week as they will play three games in less than three days. The Bulldogs will host Hamilton native Ray Emery and the Binghamton Senators on Friday, December 5th (7:00 p.m.) at Copps Coliseum. After Friday's game the Bulldogs will travel to Cleveland to face the Barons for a Saturday 1:05 p.m. matinee game. Hamilton will conclude the weekend by taking on their QEW rivals, the Toronto Roadrunners at 3:30 p.m., at Copps Coliseum. This game will be seen live nationally on Rogers Sportsnet.
Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live on 820 CHAM-AM or on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. For all the most up-to-date information on the Hamilton Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com
BULLDOGS SET NEW FRANCHISE MARK FOR CONSECUTIVE HOME WINS:
The Hamilton Bulldogs won a franchise record setting eighth consecutive home game, when they defeated the Rochester Americans 3-1 at Copps Coliseum on Saturday. The Bulldogs have won every game on home-ice dating back to November 7th. The previous record of seven consecutive home wins took place in the 2001-02 season (Nov. 2, 2001 - Dec. 1, 2001)
GRATTON THE AHL'S TOP POINT-GETTER:
Despite missing the past two games with an injury, Bulldogs captain Benoit Gratton continues to be the AHL's leading scorer. Gratton, who has 26 points, (11-15-26) is currently tied with Manchester's Pavel Rosa for the AHL scoring lead.
FICHAUD SECOND IN AHL WINS:
Hamilton Bulldogs goaltender Eric Fichaud currently has nine wins on the season. Fichaud only trails San Antonio's Travis Scott, who has recorded ten victories.
BULLDOGS CONTINUE SUCCESS IN OVERTIME:
The Bulldogs won their fifth overtime game of the year on Friday, as they defeated the Toronto Roadrunners 3-2. The Bulldogs are just one overtime win shy of tying their previous high of six overtime wins, which was set in the 2001-02 season. Last season the Bulldogs did not win a single regular season game in overtime.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Hamilton's power play is currently 17th in the AHL operating at a 14.3% (14 for 98) success rate. The Bulldogs have killed off 86.2% (100 for 116) of their penalties.
JOE CAHILL HOSTS 'DOGBITES WEELY RADIO SHOW on 820 CHAM
Legendary radio personality Joe Cahill will host 'DOGBITES - a weekly half-hour Hamilton Bulldogs radio show on Hamilton's 820 CHAM. Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills will join Joe Cahill. The weekly show will feature Bulldogs interviews, highlights from the past week, trivia and much more.
UPCOMING GAMES:
Binghamton Senators at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, December 5 - 7:00 p.m.
This game marks the Senators first trip to Copps Coliseum this season ... the Bulldogs lost to the Senators in Binghamton 4-3 back on Oct. 17th ... last season Hamilton defeated the Senators four games to one to advance to the Calder Cup Finals ... Hamilton native and goaltender Ray Emery has played in 17 games for the Senators this season, posting a winning record of 8-6-2, a save percentage of .921 and a goals against average of 2.27 ... former Bulldogs enforcer Dennis Bonvie has already earned 99 penalty minutes in just 22 games played ... All-time the Bulldogs record versus the Senators stands at 2 wins, 2 losses, and a tie
Hamilton Bulldogs at Cleveland Barons - Saturday, December 6 - 1:05 p.m.
Hamilton has posted a record of 2 wins and a loss versus the Barons this season ... in the Bulldogs only trip to Cleveland this season (Oct. 11) they won 3-2 ... the Barons are currently on a three-game winning streak ... Cleveland has played just 18 games compared to Hamilton, who have played 24 ... Miroslav Zalesak is the Barons top point producer with 22 points (8-14-22) on the season ... Next Meeting: Nov. 12 at Copps Coliseum
Toronto Roadrunners at Hamilton Bulldogs - Sunday, December 7 - 3:30 p.m.
The Bulldogs have earned two wins and two losses against the Roadrunners ... Chris Higgins (4-1-5) and Benoit Gratton (3-2-5) have led Hamilton offensively versus Toronto with five points each, respectively ... the Roadrunners have played an AHL high 17 games on the road already this season and have earned a record of (5-10-1-1) ... Jamie Wright is Toronto's top scorer with 16 points (10-6-16) ... Next Meeting: Dec. 30 at Toronto
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!
Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM. Derek Wills provides all the play-by-play, while Hamilton radio personality Al Craig is the colour commentator for all home games and select road games.
BULLDOGS SEASON TICKETS:
Bulldogs Season Tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets or for more information contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com
HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS (Hardest Working Bulldogs Player at Home):
Player: Points:
1. Jozef Balej 50
2. Jonathan Ferland 20
Tomas Plekanec 20
Alexander Perezhogin 10
Mike Komisarek 10
Pierre Dagenais 10
Jimmie Olvestad 10
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